I was leaning to the K702 with the Objective 2 amp or the M-Stage amp for competitive gaming. My squad on Ghost Recon Future Soldier is ranked 3 in the world at the moment and I realized it's time to step up my gaming.

Which headphones and amps, accessories would you recommend that would give me an almost "unfair" advantage.

Edit: Thanks again Chico for giving me all that advice on all my other threads. lol

So from what I've read the K702 are the god of reasonably priced gaming cans, they need to be amped, the MixAmp Pro adds Dolby yet for voice you need a separate amp.

I was leaning to the K702 with the Objective 2 amp or the M-Stage amp for competitive gaming. My squad on Ghost Recon Future Soldier is ranked 3 in the world at the moment and I realized it's time to step up my gaming.

Which headphones and amps, accessories would you recommend that would give me an almost "unfair" advantage.

Edit: Thanks again Chico for giving me all that advice on all my other threads. lol

So from what I've read the K702 are the god of reasonably priced gaming cans, they need to be amped, the MixAmp Pro adds Dolby yet for voice you need a separate amp.

K702

MixAmp Pro

O2 Amp?

No problem.

If you just want to soundwhore, you can do it for cheaper than the K702. I would pick the Q701 over the K702 anyways.

Has anyone tried the new AX720s? I currently own the previous version that most people know of, but after I was component shopping on Tritton's website, I found that they actually have a newer model. I'm not interested that much in the headset, but the Dolby Processing box looks like its gotten a revamp.

Would you say the AKG Q701's are still good for gaming in plain old stereo? The reason I ask is because I am also interested in using these for listening to music, and I would have to go over my $250 budget if I want to add in the Astrogaming mixamp for $130. Adding the mixamp at a later date is an option, but for the time being I would have to go directly from my gaming consoles to my portable amp and the Q701's.

Would you say the AKG Q701's are still good for gaming in plain old stereo? The reason I ask is because I am also interested in using these for listening to music, and I would have to go over my $250 budget if I want to add in the Astrogaming mixamp for $130. Adding the mixamp at a later date is an option, but for the time being I would have to go directly from my gaming consoles to my portable amp and the Q701's.

Thanks in advance.

The question is: Can you amp power those cans? From all I've read the AKG x70x series are power hungry and for good reason.

I know for a fact the Q701 are great in stereo period, the mix amp is there to provide 5.1 DDS or as astro claims 7.1 Virtual sound.

Probably because of bass. Impressions here repeatedly state the Q has more bass than the K, but is not overblown by far.

I know it has more bass but I don't know how much more... will an explosion drown out an enemies footsteps? Will a passing train or airplane over kill the sound of a mag reload around the corner? I would like to get the Q701 but the 702 look very nice and you can change the cable which is a huge benefit in my book.

Oh, I didn't realize they were that power hungry. I noticed they are listed at around 60 Ohms on Headroom. Right now I am using a Xin Supermini IV portable amp with my Ety ER4S earphones. I'm not really sure if the AKG's will be much of an upgrade (or a downgrade, or just different), but since I am looking for gaming headphones as well, I figure I can use my Ety's as my main pair of phones for when I'm on the go, and the AKG's more for home use.

Oh, I didn't realize they were that power hungry. I noticed they are listed at around 60 Ohms on Headroom. Right now I am using a Xin Supermini IV portable amp with my Ety ER4S earphones. I'm not really sure if the AKG's will be much of an upgrade (or a downgrade, or just different), but since I am looking for gaming headphones as well, I figure I can use my Ety's as my main pair of phones for when I'm on the go, and the AKG's more for home use.

I'm still at a crossroad between the Q701 and the K702. I know there is more bass but how much ya know? lol Also from reading Mad Lust's entire post I've concluded that for competitive gaming bang for buck the AKG are the way to go.

I'm still at a crossroad between the Q701 and the K702. I know there is more bass but how much ya know? lol Also from reading Mad Lust's entire post I've concluded that for competitive gaming bang for buck the AKG are the way to go.